Backup Handgun

[kid44]

A lot of guys carry a backup handgun, especially hunting, or traveling in bear country. If you carry a backup handgun what do you tend to carry? What gun, what caliber and how do you carry it? I opt for a .44 magnum or a .454 Casull, both carried in a chest holster.

 

[JMDavies]

I run a .44 but am considering buying a 10mm. I try to keep it as accessible as possible, but usually get tired of it getting in the way and it ends up in my pack.

 

[ScottinPA]

Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull in a Blackhawk holster on my pack belt.

 

[kid44]

Ruger Alaskan 454 Casull in a Blackhawk holster on my pack belt.

My .454 is the Ruger Toklat. Some say it is a version of the Alaskan, some may have had "Alaskan" etched on the side.

 

[freedomhunter25]

10MM HERE , CUZ IM A CHICKEN . LOL

 

[rob86jeep]

I have a Glock 20 (10mm) but after doing some reading/research I think i'll end up carrying my Glock 19 (9mm) instead. I don't live/hunt in Grizzly country though.

 

[freedomhunter25]

I have a Glock 20 (10mm) but after doing some reading/research I think i'll end up carrying my Glock 19 (9mm) instead. I don't live/hunt in Grizzly country though.
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I agree , I carry a 9mm most of the time small ,compact . but if I was in bear country for sure , id carry the 10

 

[AK Troutbum]

S&W .500 w/2.75” barrel in a Diamond D, Guides Choice chest holster.


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[Legend]

Mossberg shockwave in 12 gauge. Carry on my back, in a quick draw situation for me it's as fast as any pistol. I have had too much fun with the gbear's already and don't want to lose.

 

[CoffeeGoat]

FNX-45 tactical running 45 super in a Kenai chest harness. Someday I might get it upgraded to run 460 rowland, but 45 super is pretty stiff. I wanted a 10mm but I couldn't find one that fit my hand, besides 45 acp is cheaper to practice with.

 

[robtattoo]

4-3/4" Ruger SBH .44 loaded warm with 310gn hard cast in an Alaris Tactical, Kodiak chest holster when I'm in big bear country.
S&W 32-1 with 150gn hard cast everywhere else.

 

[Rob5589]

Glock 10mm if archery, Kahr cw9 for everything else.

 

[Logan80]

I really like my Ruger SP101 in .357 with a 4" barrel. I carry it in a belt holster loaded with hardcast bullets. It's compact, stainless, has plenty of punch, and is a legal hunting weapon in Washington State (4" barrel min).

 

[HRH2K]

I really like my Ruger SP101 in .357 with a 4" barrel. I carry it in a belt holster loaded with hardcast bullets. It's compact, stainless, has plenty of punch, and is a legal hunting weapon in Washington State (4" barrel min).

I often pack the same! 158 cast over plenty of Alliant 2400 has a lot of power for the weight.

 

[HuntHarder]

Glock .380 when i'm not in grizzly country. Basically only for 2 legged foes. Glock 29 10mm if i'm worried about bears.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Glock .380 when i'm not in grizzly country.

Yup, that’s my daily carry, only mine is a Sig.


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[Shraggs]

Lower 48 in big country glock 20 sf 10 mm in shoulder rig I can sleep in

Lower 48 no bears s&w airlite 38 spl, same carry

if I ever make yo Alaska the I’ll carry my s&w 629 44 mag, same carry

 

[5MilesBack]

I don't carry a backup handgun while hunting.......I just carry my primary carry Glock 20. But in every day life I occasionally also carry my backup, a Ruger LCP .380 with laser sight.

 

[BjornF16]

Glock 20, 10 mm running Buffalo Bore Heavy Outdoorsman hard cast lead

 

[FLAK]

Glock 30SF, set up to shoot .45 Super. 255gr. Buffalo Bore.